Stora Enso OyjSEOAY +0.75%71 Operating Margin % is 3.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 10.66. GuruFocus rates SEOAY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Stora Enso Oyj ranks better than 70.23% on this metric.
Stora Enso Oyj (OTCPK:SEOAY) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Stora Enso Oyj Operating Margin % Related Terms
Stora Enso Oyj Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stora Enso Oyj's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SEOAY vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Stora Enso Oyj's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Stora Enso Oyj Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stora Enso Oyj's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stora Enso Oyj's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Stora Enso Oyj's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Stora Enso Oyj (SEOAY) has a Operating Margin % of 3.44% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Stora Enso Oyj and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 10.66. Over the past decade, Stora Enso Oyj's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.99 to 14.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #117 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Stora Enso Oyj's Operating Margin % too high?
Stora Enso Oyj's current Operating Margin % of 3.44% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 10.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 14.72. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Stora Enso Oyj's value of 3.44% is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #117 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stora Enso Oyj has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stora Enso Oyj's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Stora Enso Oyj ranks #117 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Stora Enso Oyj in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Stora Enso Oyj's value of 3.44% is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Stora Enso Oyj's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.99 to 14.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.66 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Stora Enso Oyj has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.24, based on 393 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stora Enso Oyj's current Operating Margin % of 3.44% is 34.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Stora Enso Oyj and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stora Enso Oyj's current Operating Margin % is 3.44%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 10.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stora Enso Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stora Enso Oyj (SEOAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.13, compared to a current price of $10.70 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.44%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 10.66 and 34.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.24. Stora Enso Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stora Enso Oyj (SEOAY), the current Operating Margin % is 3.44% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Stora Enso Oyj (SEOAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stora Enso Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.70 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.13.
GuruFocus considers Stora Enso Oyj to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SEOAY:
Operating Margin %: 3.44% (68% below median its 10-year median of 10.66)
GF Value™: $12.13 vs. price of $10.70 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#117 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEOAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stora Enso Oyj is a renewable materials company. It provides renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and private forest owners. Its operating segments are Packaging Materials, Packaging Solutions, Biomaterials, Wood Products, Forest, and others. The Packaging Solutions division develops and sells premium fiber-based packaging products and services. Its high-end eco-friendly packaging products are used by brands across multiple market sectors, including the retail, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. Key revenue is generated from the Packaging Solutions segment.
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